So he's finally eating and getting a tad less stressed. It's been 40 days in QT. Still don't see him much in QT. Feeding live blackworms. When I transfer to my DT will he just eat off the rocks? Should I use an acclimation box first? Or would that just freak him out even more? This one is crazy scare.
Potters angel
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Whether you should use a social acclimation box would depend on what else is in the tank already.
The Potter's should pick off the rocks - but what's on them? Is there enough algae, sponge, 'pods or other food to make picking profitable?
He may disappear for a while, but hopefully he'll come back out to play.
~Bruce
The Potter's should pick off the rocks - but what's on them? Is there enough algae, sponge, 'pods or other food to make picking profitable?
He may disappear for a while, but hopefully he'll come back out to play.
~Bruce
I think safe enough to put blackworms in ... but the Potter's will have to move quickly! Those other fish will enjoy the worms as well.
The algae will help, I think.
~Bruce
The algae will help, I think.
~Bruce
The flame hawk is the only potential I really see for trouble. You can use the box if you'd like (it's rarely a horrible idea), but I would expect the angel to be able to roam the display relatively quickly.
~Bruce
~Bruce
NeuroticAquatics
Valuable Member
What size DT?
I added my Potters into my 240g that had a Flame Hawk and three Tangs and a Magnificent Foxface. Never had a problem.
I added my Potters into my 240g that had a Flame Hawk and three Tangs and a Magnificent Foxface. Never had a problem.
I would say use it....let everyone get used to each other and then let him roam....never a bad idea IMO....and blackworms in your DT are fine....I use them all the time.
Flippers4pups
Fins up since 1993
I agree, the flame hawk may be trouble and become aggressive towards the potters. Had a falco hawk once years ago and added a coral beauty months after the hawk. The hawk killed the coral beauty before I could catch it. Flame may not be as bad, but they can become territorial once established. Roll of the dice. A 60 gallon isn't a very large foot print for territory.
With that said, a Socialization box isn't a bad idea.
By the way, if I didn't have SPS in my current tank I would have a potters in a heartbeat. My favorite centropyge!
eatbreakfast
Fish Nerd
Flame hawks aren't anywhere as aggressive as falcos.
I would more concerned about him taking to other foods and grazing once he gets into the DT. QT not only serves as a protection against disease entering your DT, but also serves to get a fish accustomed to living in captivity. If all he's been eating for 40 days is live black worms, it's 50/50 if he'll take to grazing and other foods.
